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This presentation will provide historical perspectives on politics and elections in Southwest Florida. The discussion also seeks to provide an understanding of the social, economic, cultural and political impacts in our region. In order to understand our contemporary politics, we must examine the history of the past.
Dr. Pavelka is a Professor of Political Science and Public Administration at Florida Gulf Coast University in Ft. Myers, FL and serves as a Political Analyst for television, print and web-based media. She also previously served as the Project Administrator of the Balanced and Restorative Justice (BARJ) Project funded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, US Department of Justice and Associate Director of the Center for the Study of Youth Policy at Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Pavelka received her Ph.D. in Public Administration with a specialization in Justice Policy from Florida Atlantic University. She holds a Master of Public Administration from Florida International University and Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Florida.
Dr. Pavelka is the recipient of the distinguished Lois Haight Award of Excellence and Innovation by the Congressional Crime Survivors and Justice Caucus, US Congress as well as the eminent National Points of Light award. She is also the recipient of the Leadership and Service Award by the Secretary of the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice and the McTarnaghan Teaching Award at Florida Gulf Coast University. She is actively involved in service through her work in the community with the PACE Center for Girls (founding board member), Girls Coordinating Council of Southwest Florida (Co-Chair), Juvenile Justice Advisory Board (former Chair) as well as other organizations.
This program accompanies "Voices and Votes: Democracy in America" opening at the Cape Coral Lee County Public Library on September 14, 2024.
"Voices and Votes: Democracy in America" is part of Museum on Main Street, a collaboration between the Smithsonian Institution and Florida Humanities. Support for the local exhibition and programming was provided through a grant from Florida Humanities with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of Florida Humanities or the National Endowment for the Humanities.
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